Port Douglas to Great Barrier Reef Cruise with Guided Snorkel and Lunch
Port Douglas to Great Barrier Reef Cruise with Guided Snorkel and Lunch
Duration: 4 hours
4 hours
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience
Expert local tour guide
Expert local tour guide
Convenient pick-up at your location
Convenient pick-up at your location
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Get your booking confirmed instantly
Enjoy an exclusive snorkeling journey from Port Douglas with access to three vibrant outer reef sites on a comfortable, purpose‑built vessel.
Benefit from expert‑led sessions and comprehensive safety briefings that make the reef’s dazzling marine life easily accessible for all ages.
Relish refreshing morning and afternoon tea breaks along with a chef‑prepared tropical buffet lunch, all while receiving engaging reef insights from experienced marine crew.
Full-day Great Barrier Reef cruise from Cairns
Professional local guide
Luxury large catamaran
Morning and afternoon tea
Buffet lunch
Guided snorkel tour
Snorkeling equipment including lycra suits
Interpretive reef talk
Environmental management charge
Hotel transfers from Port Douglas (based on option selected)
Cruise ship anchored at Great Barrier Reef with clear blue waters.
Check in at Crystalbrook Marina in Port Douglas and join a dedicated snorkeling vessel designed for a premium reef tour. From the moment you board, the crew ensures you feel comfortable and well‑prepared, providing a comprehensive equipment fitting and safety briefing while you enjoy light refreshments. As you set sail, enjoy ocean views en route to three outer reef snorkel sites.
At the first site, you’ll snorkel among colorful coral and marine life. Certified instructors guide you through the gear and safety steps, making it easy even for beginners. The boat then moves to more reef spots, giving you plenty of time to explore the clear waters. At one stop, enjoy a relaxing break with morning tea as you take in the beauty around you.
Visit two more reef sites, each offering unique marine life and snorkelling opportunities. Learn about reef conservation through onboard eco-presentations. Enjoy a tropical buffet lunch and afternoon tea before returning to Port Douglas.
Snorkelers exploring coral reefs in clear waters, Outer Great Barrier Reef, Australia.
Tourists snorkeling among colorful fish in clear waters of Great Barrier Reef during Cairns cruise.
Cruise ship anchored at Great Barrier Reef with clear blue waters.
Snorkelers exploring coral reefs in clear waters, Outer Great Barrier Reef, Australia.
Tourists snorkeling among colorful fish in clear waters of Great Barrier Reef during Cairns cruise.
Guests relaxing on cruise ship deck overlooking the Great Barrier Reef, Australia.
What to bring
- Bring along your swimsuit, towel, sunscreen, hat, sunglasses, and a change of clothes for this experience.
- Pack your seasickness meds – better to be prepared, just in case they’re not available onsite.
- Bring a credit card (VISA, MasterCard, or EFTPOS) for meals, souvenirs, and extra delights not covered by the ticket.
What's not allowed
- Safety is a priority so scuba diving is restricted for guests under the age of 12 years.
Accessibility
- This experience is not accessible by wheelchair and pram/strollers.
- Your safety comes first so visitors with back issues, asthma, epilepsy, high blood pressure, and certain medications are restricted from participating in scuba diving.
Additional Information
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at the time of booking.
- Guests under the age of 18 years require parental or guardian permission, and those over 70 must provide a doctor's clearance to dive.
- Scuba diving requires completing an onboard medical questionnaire. It can be downloaded here.
- You should allow a minimum interval of 12 hours prior to flying if completing a single dive and 24 hours if doing multiple dives.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Buffet on deck during Great Barrier Reef cruise from Cairns.
Instructor guiding tourists on diving equipment during Outer Great Barrier Reef cruise, Australia.
Guests relaxing on cruise ship deck overlooking the Great Barrier Reef, Australia.
Buffet on deck during Great Barrier Reef cruise from Cairns.
Instructor guiding tourists on diving equipment during Outer Great Barrier Reef cruise, Australia.
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